Resident Dining Specialist

Morning Pointe Senior Living; Tennessee; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Pointe Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Food Service staff member to support dining operations in our resident-centered community. You will work with the team to deliver quality meals, assist with meal service, and maintain a clean, inviting dining room while following safety and infection control policies.

Experience in food preparation in a service setting is preferred; strong communication skills and flexibility are essential to meet residents' needs and support the care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation in a service environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications essential.
• Demonstrated support and understanding of Morning Pointe philosophy and the five health domains.
• Flexible work schedule is a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Morning Pointe team to build relationships with residents and families to identify needs and develop an appropriate plan of service.
• Verify residents' meal requests and communicate with the cook.
• Brew coffee and tea and serve water and juice as requested.
• Assist with serving meals as directed by supervisor.
• Bus tables after meals and reset tables with silverware, stemware, and napkins; replace toppers as needed.
• Keep dining room counters clean and wiped down.
• Refill condiments as needed.
• Change centerpieces when new flowers are used, as directed.
• Prepare nourishment and snacks as requested; assist in food preparation.
• Assist in serving meals and tray preparation for residents as required.
• Clean dining room, tables, chairs, floors, and wipe surfaces; vacuum as needed.
• Clean food prep area, wash dishes, take out trash, mop floors.
• Assist with daily cleaning and weekly deep cleaning of kitchen dish room, pantry and dining room.
• Follow safety regulations and infection control policies at all times.
• Report hazards or accidents to supervisor on shift.
• Dispose of food and waste per policy; carry out special duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Knock before entering resident rooms when delivering or picking up trays.
• Report complaints to Food Service Director.
• Adhere to facility dress code and attendance policy.
• Provide consistent customer service to residents, guests, and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Food preparation

Flexibility

Job description

Morning Pointe Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Food Service staff member to support dining operations in our resident-centered community. You will work with the team to deliver quality meals, assist with meal service, and maintain a clean, inviting dining room while following safety and infection control policies.

Experience in food preparation in a service setting is preferred; strong communication skills and flexibility are essential to meet residents' needs and support the care team.